Blog by Abby Rubin

Building Operator – Vancouver, BC

Building Operator – Vancouver

My client, a large Commercial Property Management firm is currently seeking a Building Operator for a building in their Vancouver portfolio. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Building Operator will be primarily responsible for ensuring that the building is being managed and maintained in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to the highest level of operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include:

Review, monitor and inspect all building functions including mechanical and electrical areas; provide direction in maintaining exceptional standards and services; including decisions for various operational modes, equipment logs, inspections, chemical tests, filter changes and temperature concerns

Provide quotations, recommendations, regular visits and prompt service to building tenants to ensure satisfactory and problem resolution. Order supplies and services based on pre-authorized levels of approval

Be responsible for the efficient, effective and successful control of all equipment, maintenance and repair building structures and property in accordance with approved practices, procedures and financial limitations

Provide standby support to on-call maintenance staff as required and attend after hour building emergencies

Direct and supervise repairs to the building and its equipment

Be involved in energy management practices for lighting and HVAC and seek to identify areas for improvement

Perform chemical tests on building water systems; including chilled water back up and base building heating systems.

Conduct final inspections on all construction to ensure deficiencies are corrected, space conforms to codes, ensure that the space has been built as per the drawings and provide a completed and detailed report

Prepare and submit reports based on operations.

Requirements:

Must have a 5th Class Building Operator Certificate or Building Operator "A" Certificate or higher (4th Class etc,,,)

Minimum of two years experience in a similar role

Are knowledgeable about Building HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, BAS Systems and Life Safety Systems